EXPIRED

Head of Science

King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE

This job expired on 12 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2023

• Closing date

  12 October 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR-UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1.2 £10,201

Head of Science job summary

Following the promotion of our Head of Science, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic leader to take on the Head of Science role at King Edward VI School. The successful candidate will lead a large team of specialist practitioners and dedicated technicians with access to excellent facilities and the opportunity to work with enthusiastic and committed students.

We are looking for an exceptional practitioner with significant experience in subject leadership. The successful candidate will have a pro-active, innovative approach and excellent communication skills. The Head of Science has a strategic role in shaping the development of the department and maximising achievement. Applications are welcome from candidates who are able to teach Biology, Chemistry or Physics to A-level.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About King Edward VI School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1607 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: King Edward VI School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@keslichfield.org.uk
• Phone number: 01543 255714
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-school-lichfield (opens in new tab)

King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2017 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

Arranging a visit to King Edward VI School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@keslichfield.org.uk.

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